Another thought: I'm not familiar with the typical demography of Hondas and Yamahas, but in China the typical scooter user seems very different from a stereotyp

Another thought: I'm not familiar with the typical demography of Hondas and Yamahas, but in China the typical scooter user seems very different from a stereotypical motorcycle rider. The former would be a female, aged 35-50, lives within ~10km from work, possibly as home cleaner, waitress etc, who would perhaps never touch a motorcycle, who wouldn't be able or willing to get a license for motorcycle too.